COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONBrewed from the second runnings of our massive Imperial Stout, Humulus Bruin is a hoppy Belgian-style brown ale. Huge amounts of Summit and Sterling hops were added to the whirlpool and as dry hop additions, giving this beer an almost illicit aroma. Up front, hops dominate the flavor but then give way to roasty, toffee-like malt.
ABV: 6.9%, IBU: 25, SRM: 20

Growler from The Bruery. Pours very dark, with a beautiful tan 1.5" head that is lacing down the glass.I can’t pin point the aroma but it is far from unpleasant. You can taste the roasted malt and it finishes clean with the slightest hint of alchohol as it lingers. I am now getting some hops and I think it helps subdue the sweetness that wants to come out. Overall a good tasting beer, not my style of choice, but I will revisit this beer and bruery again.

A: The pour is mahogany in color with a billowing off-white head on top.
S: The nose is fairly complex with a nice hop aroma provided by the summit and steriling hops. There isn’t really all that much in terms of citrus, but a nice pine to it. There is also a touch of the typical Belgian yeasty esters and spiciness.
T: I was slightly let down by the flavors. Certainly a good hop bitterness, and a hint of citrus (more comes through as the beer warms) but there isn’t all that much else. A touch of sweetness and a mild ester contribution from the yeast.
M: The body is medium to full with a lingering bitterness and moderate carbonation.
D: Not my favorite of the Bruery’s Humulus offerings, especially not when compared to the Lager, but I enjoyed my glass.

On tap at The Bruery. Darkish pour with a nice off white tan head. Huge hop aroma. Some toastiness comes through which is hidden behind the hops. Finishes hoppy and bitter. Quite refreshing. Earlier Rating: 9/19/2008 Total Score: 3.7On tap at The Bruery. Nice dark copper color. This was the second run fron their RIS batch. Nicely hopped to give a bit of pine resin and slight bitterness. Reminded me of a hopped up brown ale. Very tastey.

On tap at The Bruery Friday, April 9. Pours a dark brown with very slight head. Aromas of citrus, hops, pine, and a ever-so-faint aroma of sugary-sweetness from the Black Tuesday runnings. I had expected something much sweeter just from reading the description as the Black Tuesday is the ultimate in sweetness, but this is a Humulus first - full of hops, and even more hope aromas from the dry hopping. Finishes with a wonderful dryness, but a bit of a let down after seeing the color and pour. It’s easy drinking and a nice session beer, but I expected some more complexity out of this one. It’s a fun one-off keg of beer, but I really wish I could have tried the last one they did - Amulet. The Humanless falls a bit short of expectations, but is still quite good and I enjoyed both glasses I had.

On tap at the Yardhouse in Long Beach. The pour was an essentially clear brown color with a thin white head and not much lacing. The aroma was lots of pine hops with some toasted caramel malts providing nice balance. The flavor is light peppery spice with a well balanced mix of roasted malts and piney, earthy, floral hops. The mouthfeel is thin and the finish dry. This stuff is good.

Tap at Stone Brewing. Deep amber-brown beer with a thick pillowy white head. Aroma is lightly spicy. A bit of light corianderish spiciness along with some Belgian yeastiness. A lot of clove and black pepper as well as a grapey/cherry fruitiness. Very perfumey nose. As it warms, there is a bright herbal component along with a soft earthy cocoaish quality. Quite complex and pretty tasty brew. The hoppiness picks up quite a bit as the beer warms up.

On tap at the brewery for the AHA rally. Deep brown in color with an off-white head. Aroma is spicy, hoppy, and a little phenolic. Taste is a brown ale meets Belgian meets IPA. A great mix of hops, malty roast and Belgian yeast character. Carbonated like a Belgian beer and it’s light and dry. I really enjoyed this beer.

A lovely beverage with more hops that most of the Bruery’s offerings. Dark brown in color, still has that noticable Belgian yeast presence, but with hops and malt stacked on top. Interesting - unlike anything I’ve ever tasted before.

Tap at the Bruery. Pours a dark brown with a very nice tan head that fell to some very nice lace. Aroma is flowery, hoppy, roasted malt, very well balanced. Flavor is roasted malt, flowery hops, dark fruit and a slight tartness in the finish. Overall I really enjoyed this beer big time! I would love to have this one on tap at the house...awesome.

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